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In renovating and adding to this former historic warehouse space in downtown Lynchburg, the J.E. Jamerson and Sons’ team was challenged to maintain the historical integrity of the 100-year-old building while bringing the structure up to code and incorporating modern standards. Through our preconstruction capabilities and careful planning, we kept the exposed structural beams as well as the original floors. Stair towers were converted to elevator shafts and the addition, which features a five-story radial curtain wall was seamlessly attached to the original building. This project was partially financed through the sale of "historical tax credits." This required J.E. Jamerson and Sons to adhere to the strict guidelines of Virginia's Historic Review Board.
J.E. Jamerson and Sons joint ventured with Hancock Fuqua Company of Lynchburg, Virginia to construct this seven-story, 280,000 square foot building. This post-tension concrete structure includes two parking levels, a 17,000 square foot clean room, and 200,000 square foot of computer access floor. This building connects to the existing 80,000 square foot structure with a dramatic seven-story, 250 foot long atrium.
This design-assist project was delievered via a fast track schedule. The existing building was completely renovated upon completion of the new addition.
The Lynchburg College Doctor of Physical Therapy program features 37,000 square foot of state-of-the-art space for classrooms, a skills laboratory, an anatomy laboratory, a research laboratory, faculty offices, lounges and a student library.
This renovation was accomplished in two phases and was completed on a demanding schedule. This project is unique as we took an existing shoe manufacturing facility and converted the top floor into a medical teaching facility. The challenge of this project was working in an occupied building.
Wheeler Hall was a dormitory renovation project of a 1950's structure at Longwood University. The rooms are arranged in suites. The primary challenge of Wheeler Hall was coordinating the new mechanical and electrical systems and installing them into limited space. The project also included the installation of intricate wood finishes. This renovation was completed with limited access to the site and a demanding summer construction schedule.
The Hobb's Science Hall located at Lynchburg College was built in two phases. The first phase of this negoiated involved the construction of an addition that included biology and organic chemistry labs. The first phase also included the primary mechanical and electrical systems. The second phase was a renovation of the existing historic two-story structure and integrating the systems with the addition.
Lancaster Hall, the former library, was renovated and reopened in 1996 as the main administration building on campus. Our J.E. Jamerson and Sons’ team had very limited access to the central campus construction site and careful consideration had to be made to accommodate the historical value and preservation of the building. The project was a complete renovation and required a new MEP system.
This fast track project was built for a specific client and is part of the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. J.E. Jamerson and Sons completed this project in six months and it features a quiet room, varying levels of security access and a roof top patio to take advantage of the beautiful mountain vistas.
J.E. Jamerson and Sons built the original high school in the 1970s. We were contracted 30 years later to renovate and enlarge the existing structure to create a modern, efficient high school that could accomodate 1,400 students. This Virginia Public-Private Education Act (PPEA) project allowed us to create a partnership that included the Klemt Group, and Southern Air ( JSK, LLC) for the design-build process. JSK, LLC was awarded this project after an extensive process that required the partnership to provide a guaranteed maximum price and 35% drawings 12 months prior to construction.
The existing facility was built on a sloping site, requiring four levels.
The construction schedule was difficult as it was divided and completed in three phases to work around summer vacations. Our team rearranged the site the first summer for parking and traffic flow to accommodate the subsequent construction phases. J.E. Jamerson and Sons constructed a 2,000 seat gymnasium, a math/science wing, and a 900 seat state-of-the art auditorium.
The second summer our team renovated one wing of the existing school and transformed the existing gym into a dance room, weight room, and administrative rooms. The final phase of construction transformed the library into a dining facility with a new kitchen and servery. The lower level was converted into a new media center. The entire school is serviced by new mechanical and electrical systems, including up-to-date technology.
This project came in 2 million dollars under budget and was completed six months ahead of schedule.
Our J.E. Jamerson and Sons' team collaborated with the building owner and school principal to find ways to consolidate the construction schedule and complete this project three months ahead of schedule. The program called for renovations to the existing builing as well as new additions that incapsulated the existing structure. The primary challange was maintaining the progress in a way that would not disturb the students and faculty that occupied the building throughout the construction.
This J.E. Jamerson and Sons project consisted of additions and renovation to the existing health department, and the construction of a new addition. The health department maintained operations during the construction process. Careful planning and an after hour work schedule were needed to ensure that no services were interrupted. A new roof and mechanical system were installed and the entire building was upgraded to meet current building codes.